Khajuraho Dance Festival

PLACE
Khajuraho,
Madhya Pradesh,
India
DATE
20 Feb, '27
26 Feb, '27
(tentative)
TYPE
Dance,
Traditional,
UNESCO
MORECLOSE
Location:
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Timing:
Afternoon
Evening
Entry Fees:
8 $
Booking:
Not Needed
General Rules:
No Special Restrictions
Photo Rules:
Free Access
No Tripod/Selfie Stick
No Flash
No Drones
Last update:
28 Mar, '26
General Rules:
- No Special Restrictions
Photo Rules:
- Free Access
-No Tripod/Selfie Stick
- No Flash
- No Drones

Intro

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is a world-renowned annual cultural celebration of Indian classical dance.
The festival is held at the magnificently illuminated Khajuraho Group of Temples, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. These temples are famous globally for their elaborate and detailed stone carvings, notably including a small percentage of celebrated erotic sculptures. These specific carvings are understood to symbolize Kama (desire) and the holistic, spiritual appreciation of life.

Google Maps location of the main event activities can be found here.

Event Highlights

The festival's greatest attraction is the spectacular series of nightly open-air performances, where India's top exponents of classical styles—such as Kathak, Odissi, Bharatnatyam, and Kuchipudi—perform live. Beyond the mesmerizing main stage, the event also features complementary cultural activities, including a lively 'Hunar Mela' (craft fair) and local culinary stalls, all celebrating the rich heritage of the region.